Barbara Burke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Barbara Hannah Anita•Burke (-Knight) |
| Used name | Barbara•Burke |
| Born | 13 May 1917 in South Norwood, Croydon, England (GBR) |
| Died | 8 August 1998 in Johannesburg, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | Mitcham Ladies |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Barbara Burke had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games 80 metres Hurdles. In the 1934 British Empire Games 110-220-110 yards relay (with Marjorie Clark and the non-Olympian Doris Morgan) Burke finished fourth. She also competed in the 1934 British Empire Games 100 yards as well as in the 220 yards, but was eliminated in the heats in both occasions. In the 1938 British Empire Games she finished fourth in the 100 yards and fifth in the 220 yards. In the British Empire Games she competed for South Africa.
Personal Best: 100 – 12.1 (1937).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Barbara Burke | |||
| 100 metres, Women (Olympic) | 4 h2 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Great Britain | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1938 Sydney ATH gold: 80 m hurdles (competed for South Africa))